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J-Band Fortifies the Centerline of SR-41 in Adams County, OH

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Road experts agree that the most vulnerable part of pavement is the center longitudinal joint. When facing natural elements and tension stress, voids in the joint lead to cracking and deterioration. This is why a void reducing asphalt membrane (VRAM) is essential to maintaining roads.   Applied just prior to construction,...
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July 23, 2024 by Olivia Kortepeter
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LJS Project is Successful in Effingham County, Illinois

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A void reducing asphalt membrane (VRAM), more commonly known as a longitudinal joint sealant (LJS), is gaining momentum in the state of Illinois.   At the time of road construction, VRAM is applied under the surface where the longitudinal joint will be placed. After placement of hot mix asphalt (HMA), the...
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May 23, 2024 by Hannah McFarland
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VRAM Extends the Life of IL-1 in Crawford County, IL 

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All road experts know that the first part of the pavement to fail is the longitudinal joint. Elements such as air, water and dust work their way into voids in the pavement, causing deterioration and cracking the pavement. That is why it is important to invest in a safety net,...
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April 18, 2024 by Hannah McFarland
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How VRAM Enhanced the Durability of US-150 in Mansfield, IL 

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Since 2002, Asphalt Materials (AMI) has been committed to increasing the lifespan of roads as well as safety through its J-Band® product. J-Band® is a Void Reducing Asphalt Membrane (VRAM) that is applied on the eventual centerline joint, rising from the bottom up when a hot mix asphalt (HMA) is applied overtop. Our...
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December 13, 2023 by Hannah McFarland
In Case Studies , Infrastructure , Research and Studies

A Successful VRAM Application on IL-48

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Written by Naarah Holloway Everyone in the road construction industry knows that the longitudinal joint is often the first part of the pavement to fail. This is because the air voids in longitudinal joints make them more susceptible to elements such as air and water and dust than the rest of...
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November 16, 2023 by Chyanna Outlaw
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The Path to Success in Jersey County with VRAM Technology

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Written by Naarah Holloway By applying a Void Reducing Asphalt Membrane (VRAM) at the time of construction to longitudinal joints, local and state Department of Transportations (DOTs) can ensure their roads are less vulnerable to elements, such as water and air. VRAM fills pavement voids in the longitudinal joints from...
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October 26, 2023 by Chyanna Outlaw